Late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis took plenty of criticism throughout the years over his first-round draft picks, but in hindsight, they haven't been all that bad.

It was in Davis' later years that he came under heavy fire—questioned for his decisions. As he grew older, his signing and drafting of talent became more and more scrutinized.

Each year, football fans across the nation eagerly waited in anticipation to see which player crazy old Al Davis would "waste" a first-round pick on.

This year, the franchise participated in its first draft without Davis as general manager and/or owner in over 40 years. With the 95th pick in the third round, the Raiders selected guard Tony Bergstrom.

How will new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie's first pick fare against Davis' last dozen?

Here's a look at Oakland's first picks since 2000. You be the judge as to whether Davis was fairly criticized for choosing them.

To defend Al Davis, though, it's very difficult to accurately draft the best and most NFL-ready player No. 1 overall. The Raiders were desperate for a franchise quarterback, and Russell was phenomenal in college.

I do have to point out, however, guys like Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis, Darrelle Revis and Dwayne Bowe were taken shortly after.

2004: Robert Gallery

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Some consider offensive lineman Robert Gallery one of the best Oakland Raiders lineman of the past decade.

Others just call him a bust.

He's certainly been sporadic.

The Raiders used Gallery all over the line, first at right tackle, then left tackle before moving him to left guard. He enjoyed a few years as a more than serviceable blocker, touted for his run-blocking.

Gallery has been plagued by injuries, though. After seven years with the Raiders, Oakland cut him.

2002: Philip Buchanon

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Taken No. 17 in 2002, Philip Buchanon served the Oakland Raiders as a cornerback and punt returner.

Though he only played in 36 games in three seasons, Buchanon had plenty of success. He was a ball hawk with speed, picking off 11 passes and deflecting another 24. In 2003 alone, he intercepted six passes, returning them for 176 yards and two touchdowns.